But it’s still here,” reminds their grandfather), Spinelli doesn’t suggest that the two will go back to being the people they once were rather, he celebrates each child’s individualism and growing self-awareness.

Though the twins eventually rediscover their “goombla” (“You can turn your back on it.

Her feeling of abandonment is as sharply felt as Jake’s need to test his independence. Jake and Lily by Jerry Spinelli, Leveled Books O-P Winner of the Newberry Medal, Jerry Spinelli works his magic once again in this funny and sensitive novel about a pair of twins. Jake and Lily - by Jerry Spinelli (Hardcover) 16. Jake and Lily: Spinelli, Jerry: 9780064471985: : Books Books Children's Books Growing Up & Facts of Life Enjoy fast, FREE delivery, exclusive deals and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime Try Prime and start saving today with Fast, FREE Delivery Buy new: 7. Lily tries to find out who she is without her brother, but it’s hard work, and most of her attempts are unsuccessful. But their bond seems to be weakening as, at age 11, Jake starts spending more time with new friends than with Lily upset and rejected, Lily has no one to confide in except her ex-hippie grandfather. For almost as long as they can remember, Jake and Lily have shared a “special sense,” which they call “goombla.” Each knows what the other is thinking and if the other is in trouble. Twins, Brothers and sisters, Individuality, Bullies, Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Siblings, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Bullying, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship. Spinelli (Wringer) adroitly balances emotional tension with introspective moments in this smart and funny story about a pair of twins growing apart.